Emergency heart care

There are two heart conditions that need
immediate emergency care; a heart attack and a cardiac
arrest. If a person suffering from one of these doesn’t get
medical help quickly, they could die.

Heart attack

A heart attack happens when an artery becomes
obstructed, restricting the flow of blood to the heart. The most
common sign of a heart attack is chest pain, though there are other
symptoms. Left untreated it can lead to a cardiac arrest, which is
when the heart stops beating.

Cardiac arrest

A cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops pumping
blood around the body, and can be a result of heart attack,
choking or trauma.

If someone is suffering from either of
these conditions you need tocall
999for an ambulance immediately.